Soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight (8 hours) or quick-soak (see cooks note, below), then drain.
Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a 5-to 6-quart pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and skimming foam, until beans are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Reserve 2 cups cooking water, then drain beans.
Halve 1 cup tomatoes lengthwise and set aside. Pulse remaining tomatoes in a food processor until almost smooth.
Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil and 1 tablespoon butter with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato purée, thyme, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and reserved 2 cups bean-cooking water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, then stir in beans.
Transfer to a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, then scatter tomato halves over top. Bake, covered tightly with foil, until liquid is reduced and beans are saucy but not soupy, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving (beans will continue to absorb liquid).
What to drink:Avignonesi Rosso di Toscana '05
Cooks' notes: To quick-soak beans, cover with water by 2 inches in a 5-to 6-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil, then boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover, then soak 1 hour. Drain, discarding water. Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead. Cool in liquid, then chill. Tomato ragù can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Dish can be assembled (but not baked) 8 hours ahead and chilled.
Calories 286, Total fat 8g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 389mg, Carbohydrate 39g, Fiber 10g, Protein 16g Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	162.18 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.58g	16%
Cholesterol	20.94mg	7%
Sodium	197.61mg	8%
Potassium	38.98mg	1%
Total Carbs	9.65g	3%
Sugars	3.1g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	6%
Protein	6.85g	14%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	17.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.58 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.89g	16%
Cholesterol	13.63mg	7%
Sodium	128.65mg	8%
Potassium	25.38mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.28g	3%
Sugars	2.01g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	6%
Protein	4.46g	14%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	11.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

3.8

Points
4

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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